James "Jim" Spang
Dec 15, 2017
Loving husband and father, James “Jim” Edward Spang, 75, succumbed to pancreatic cancer in his home surrounded by his family on December 15, 2017. Jim was born on January 25, 1942 in Dayton OH to the late Daniel and Eleanor (Yahle) Spang. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Chaminade Catholic High School and later joined the Ohio Air National...
Yvonne Eckhorn
Dec 14, 2017
Yvonne F. Eckhorn, 84 of Mancelona, died peacefully, Dec. 14, 2017 at home.
She was born July 2, 1933 in Memphis, MI the daughter of Vernon and Nellie (Moran) Cockerill.
Yvonne was a devoted and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being with and spending time with her family. She enjoyed joking around with...
Wayne Saunders
Dec 14, 2017
Wayne O. Saunders, age 87 of Charlevoix went to be with his Lord on December 14, 2017 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.
Wayne was born on August 6, 1930 in Charlevoix to the late Oakley and Audria (Yahr) Saunders. He was born and raised on the family farm. He graduated from Michigan State...
Jerome King Sr.
Dec 13, 2017
Jerome P. King, Sr, 55, of Benzie County, passed away on December 13, 2017.
Jerome was born in Traverse City on November 25, 1962.
He was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians where he served as an elder.
He is survived by three children, Margaret (Jose) Rodriguez...
Heather Templin
Dec 12, 2017
Heather Templin, age 68 of Rapid City passed away suddenly from a car accident on December 12, 2017.
Heather was born on February 19, 1949 in Homewood, Illinois to the late Webb and Jeanne (Allen) Templin. Heather moved to Northern Michigan after graduating high school. She worked in real estate as well as for many years at...

Donald McPherson
Dec 6, 2017
Donald W. McPherson, 55, of Mancelona, passed away on December 6, 2017. A memorial service will take place Saturday, December 16th, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Mancelona. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Gerald "Wick" Lewicki
Dec 6, 2017
Gerald John "Wick" Lewicki, 62 of Mancelona died peacefully, Dec. 6, 2017 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 17, 1955 in St. Claire Shores, the son of Stanley and Stella (Kraft) Lewicki. Wick was an avid outdoorsman and jack of all trades. He loved tinkering in his garage, golfing with his boys and...
David "D.J." Felker
Dec 6, 2017
David Joseph (D. J.) Felker, 43, passed away Tuesday December 6th, 2017, peacefully in his sleep. D.J. will be remembered for his easy-going nature, kind and loving heart, and incredible devotion and love for his family. He loved his long-time companion and dog Dakoda Mae, and being fun Uncle D.J. He had an amazing work ethic and was a...
Jack Bohannon
Dec 4, 2017
Jack Lee Bohannon, 66 of Bellaire, died Mon. Dec. 4, 2017 after a valiant fight with cancer.
He was born May 11, 1951 in Alma the son of Dale and Betty (Perry) Bohannon.
Jack travelled often for work and moved to Bellaire in 1980. He to work for GTE Telephone Company and retired after many...
Margaret "Peggy" Cutting
Dec 2, 2017
Margaret “Peggy” Cutting, 86 of Kewadin, died Sat. Dec. 2, 2017 at Charlevoix Area Hospital.
She was born Aug. 26, 1931 in Tulsa, OK, the daughter of Hugh and Lou (Riddle) Corrough.
On June 1, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM she married Robert P. Cutting. Together they made their life in Ann Arbor, MI. Upon retiring...

Thomas Caldwell
Nov 29, 2017
Thomas Eugene Caldwell of Birmingham, MI and Deerfield Beach, Florida passed away on November 29, 2017 in Deerfield Beach.
Tom was born in Ohio on July 28, 1932. He was a graduate of Eastern Michigan and the University of Michigan. He began his career as an educator in the Hazel Park Michigan Public School system where he...
James Kolasa
Nov 29, 2017
James A. Kolasa, 86 of Elmira, died Wed. Nov. 29, 2017 at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
He was born May 1, 1931 in Elmira the son of James Frank and Antoinette (Glowa) Kolasa. James attended Elmira Elementary School and graduated from Gaylord St. Mary's High School. After high school he enlisted in the US...
Markus Kewagshken
Nov 28, 2017
Markus Jacob Kewagshken of Charlevoix passed away on November 28, 2017 at his home.
Markus was born on March 17, 2017 in Petoskey, Michigan to Jeannine L. Kewagshken.
He was a big cuddle bug and was quick to flash you his big smile. He had a great personality, great hair and cute dimples. He enjoyed...
Marjorie Bergey
Nov 27, 2017
Marjorie E. Bergey, 89, of Kalkaska, passed away on November 27, 2017 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Eden Center.
Marjorie was born on June 6, 1928 in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of Russell and Alice (Malvitz) Stiers.
Marjorie was a longtime Kalkaska resident where she was active in the Kalkaska Public Schools as a teacher...
Mary Smith
Nov 24, 2017
Mary A. Smith, 80, of Central Lake, passed away on November 24, 2017 at her home.
Mary was born on January 16, 1937, in Coopersville, MI, the daughter of Fredrick and Marion (Hoban) Peck.
Mary was a Sawyer, MI resident for many years where she worked for Dr. Debra Mannia. Following retirement, she and her...
Natalie Postmus
Nov 23, 2017
Natalie Postmus, 90, of Ellsworth, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Charlevoix. She was born in Mancelona, Michigan on July 22, 1927 to Lawrence Hugh and Carol Tracy (Green) Whiteford. Natalie grew up in East Jordan. She worked as a telephone operator in East Jordan and Petoskey in her early years. On July 3, 1958 she married Myron 'Mike'...
Louis Warner
Nov 22, 2017
Louis F. Warner, age 92, longtime Charlevoix resident, returned home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017.
Louis was born in Albion, MI on March 6, 1925, the son of the late Nile W. and Jessie B. Warner. Louis grew up on the family farm in East Eckford Twp. He attended Albion Schools and graduated...
Earl Youmans
Nov 20, 2017
Earl J. Youmans, 64 of Echo Township, died at home Nov. 20, 2017.
No services are planned at this time
Roy Arnaut
Nov 19, 2017
Roy Arnaut, age 83 of Charlevoix passed away on November 19, 2017 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.
Roy was born on August 5, 1934 in Hamtramck, MI to the late Nickolas and Pauline (Holyk) Arnaut. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years serving at Bunker Hill Air Force Base and he was...

Joseph Fleet
Nov 19, 2017
Joseph L. Fleet 59, of Mancelona, passed away on November 19, 2017.
Joe was born on June 15, 1958, in Bellaire, the son of Lloyd and Margaret (Musser) Fleet.
Joe spent his life in Mancelona and was an avid outdoor enthusiast. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, campfires all year long and riding his golf...
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